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    Install aux/Bluetooth cable to stock e46 radio

    Like to know if it's worth the hassle?

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    Hello and welcome to the forum! Are you planning on adding a module as well or are you going to be upgrading the radio face-plate with a compatible bluetooth version?
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    Hi EKO,

    In a nutshell - It's impossible to answer as you'll get all the responses of 'Yes', 'No' and 'possibly' and 'maybe' and 'could be'......

    The reasons are many and only you know what you think is or isn't 'hassle' and of course how much you want to spend and what you'd like to achieve and if you are prepared for the consequences if you get caught by a cop operating by hand the device you wish to connect and/or cause an accident/injury'death by distracted driving.

    From me, i'd say no it's not worth it. I'd say remove all the oem audio and put in high quality aftermarket items - head unit, amplifier(s) and upgraded speakers and a sub. The head unit will have modern bluetooth built in so you can stream music from your phone if you wished and you'd not have the issue of installing another box/wiring etc as it'd all be built in.

    Cheers, Dennis!

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    You are right Mr Cooper its less$ troublesome to install an aftermarket bt radio.

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